REDS

Antique Garnet

#8E5E5E

RGB 142, 94, 94 · HSL 0°, 20%, 46% · CMYK 0, 34, 34, 44

Antique Garnet is #8E5E5E in HEX — rgb(142, 94, 94), hsl(0°, 20%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 34%, 44%).

Antique Garnet pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 20%, 46%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#8E5E5E

RGB142, 94, 94

HSL0°, 20%, 46%

HSV0°, 34%, 56%

CMYK0, 34, 34, 44

Decimal9330270

CSS RGBrgb(142, 94, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 20%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Garnet DE6027

Exact match

Vista Paint

Abra Cadabra C-79

ΔE 2.8 · #956164

PPG

Barn Door 1055-6

ΔE 2.8 · #8E5959

Benjamin Moore

Garrison HC-66

ΔE 2.9 · #8D5A57

Hallman-Lindsay

Roseland historic-roseland

ΔE 3.1 · #926566

Behr

Red Willow PPU1-9

ΔE 3.1 · #885A56

Dulux

Roulette S03E7

ΔE 3.6 · #97615F

Valspar

Earth Rouge 1007-7A

ΔE 4.8 · #825551

Sherwin-Williams

Alaea SW7579

ΔE 4.9 · #81585B

Kilz

Australian Shiraz LA150-02

ΔE 5 · #835C5F

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 9.3 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 9.7 · #8F4E4D

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 11.9 · #856A73

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 13.1 · #6F595D

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 15 · #755C48

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 18.2 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8E5E5E

#5E8D8D

Analogous

#8D5E75

#8E5E5E

#8D755E

Triadic

#8E5E5E

#5E8D5E

#5E5E8D

Split-Complementary

#8E5E5E

#5E8D75

#5E758D

Tetradic

#8E5E5E

#758D5E

#5E8D8D

#755E8D

Monochromatic

#312121

#5F3F3F

#8E5E5E

#AF8888

#CEB6B6

Rectangle

#8E5E5E

#8D8D5E

#5E8D8D

#5E5E8D

Compound

#8E5E5E

#8D755E

#5E8D8D

#5E758D

Variations

Lighter

#A77B7B

#BA9E9E

#D6C8C8

Darker

#724A4A

#4F3232

#2E1D1D

Saturation

#7C6E6E

#8D5E5E

#BC2F2F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.37:1

vs Black

3.91:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8E5E5E

#76715D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E5E5E

#68685E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E5E5E

#8D5F62

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Antique Garnet carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#AA7362

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#8E5E5E

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#977886

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4B7D7D

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #8E5E5E;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E5E5E;

CSS Variable

--color-antique-garnet: #8E5E5E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antique-garnet': '#8E5E5E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E5E5E] text-[#8E5E5E]

SCSS

$antique-garnet: #8E5E5E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E5E5E?

#8E5E5E is Antique Garnet, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #8E5E5E warm or cool?

Antique Garnet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Antique Garnet?

Antique Garnet works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Antique Garnet?

Antique Garnet pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Antique Garnet?

You can download Antique Garnet on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Antique Garnet?

The hex code is #8E5E5E. In RGB it's 142, 94, 94, and in HSL it's 0°, 20%, 46%.

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